Work Term: Seasonal
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

Floriculture productionOutdoorsWet/dampOdoursHotCold/refrigeratedNon-smoking

Work setting

Rural areaRemote location

Tasks

Greenhouse cleaningMaintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapesSeed cuttingWeedingAssist in pruning trees, shrubs and plantsMix and prepare soilsPlant bulbs and seedsPot and re-pot plantsTransplant seedlings or rooted cuttingsApply fertilizersDig up wrapping rootballs of trees and shrubsWater and tend to plants, lawns and/or gardensClean work area

Type of product

Coniferous treesDeciduous treesFernsNative plantsPerennialsBedding plantsBerry bushesFruit treesOrnamental trees, shrubs and hedgesSeasonal plants

Equipment and machinery experience

Garden tractors

Transportation/travel information

Own transportationPublic transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingStanding for extended periodsBending, crouching, kneelingLarge workloadAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Government programs

Recognized employer

Employment terms options

EveningFlexible hoursMorning

Employment terms options

DayWeekend

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